Banzhaf, Smith Named Players of the Week

Feb 02, 2009

Banzhaf, Smith Named Players of the Week

2/2/2009

WASHINGTON- Sophomore basketball team member Jason Banzhaf
(Livingston, N.J./Seton Hall Prep) and track member Andrew Smith
(Arlington, Tenn./Bolton) were named Landmark Conference Players of
the week for their efforts in last week's athletic competitions.

Banzhaf helped lead the Cardinals to a crucial conference
victory against Drew University at home, and put forth a strong
effort against USMMA in a tough loss this past Friday. The
sophomore averaged 27.5 points these two contests to go along with
6 rebounds per game. He shot an impressive 84% from the foul
line, attempting a combined 28 free throws this weekend.
Banzhaf leads the Cardinals as well as the Landmark Conference in
scoring, and also sits second in the league in rebounds averaging
close to 7.5 per game. The three-time conference player
of the week is shooting a remarkable 60% from the field on the
season and shot 66% this past week in Landmark play. Banzhaf will
look to lead the Cardinals on Saturday, February 7th
against a tough Juniata team at the DuFour Center. Tip-off is
scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Smith was honored as Player of the Week for his
performances in the Lebanon Valley Invitational that took place
this past weekend. The Tennessee native managed to capture
first place in both the mile and the 3,000 meter run with times of
4:56.80 and 9:48.00. respectively. His remarkable performance
at the Invitational helped the Cardinals earn a second place finish
at the meet. The Junior was able to shave four seconds off of his
mile time from last year's Indoor Championships, and continues to
improve with every meet. Smith's 3,000 meter time managed to
place him ninth best thus far in the season and looks to continue
his success with three meets left before the indoor championships
take place in late February. The Cardinals finished
fourth last year at the Indoor Championships and look to build off
that as they make another run at the men's title. CUA
will travel Susquehanna on Saturday February 7th for a
meet that is scheduled to start at 9:30 am.